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FX swingarm install..

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by Tommyc, May 7, 2012.

  1. Tommyc

    Tommyc Active Member

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    The manual for 83 FXE says to install the bolt thru the swingarm, attach a scale to it and pre-load the bearings to 1-2 lbs.
    What does that mean??
    I've never installed a swingarm before.
  2. ringo912

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    Hey Tommyc,

    I responded in the triple tree post.:)

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